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Beginning MapServer

Open Source GIS Development

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  • © 2005

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  • The first book to cover MapServer

  • Shows readers how to build dynamic maps using popular open source languages including PHP, Perl and Python

  • Shows readers how to pull map information from a MySQL database, to build data-driven mapping applications

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About this book

Beginning MapServer: Open Source GIS Development is the first book of its kind. It offers a comprehensive introduction to MapServer, the development platform for integrating mapping technology into Internet applications. You'll learn how to build and extend dynamic applications using popular languages like PHP, Perl, and Python.

After a thorough introduction to installation and configuration, you'll uncover basic MapServer topics and examples. You'll also learn about advanced MapServer features, and how to query and incorporate dynamic data into your application. The book culminates with the creation of an actual mapping application.

About the author

Bill Kropla has almost 20 years of experience working in information technology, and he has spent the last several years steeped in the wireless industry, developing wireless mapping solutions for tracking shipping vehicles. Bill holds a bachelor's of science degree in physics and a master's degree in electrical engineering and applied mathematics, both from the University of Manitoba, Canada. In addition, he holds an omnibus patent for methods, hardware, and software used in the wireless industry.

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